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Longform The main entrance of Longfellow Middle School in Flint, Michigan displays "no trespassing" warnings and graffiti on March 13, 2023. The school closed its doors in 2007. Neighborhoods

“Every school I ever went to in Flint is gone”Addressing Flint's ongoing urban blight as a result of school closings

Tia ScottThursday, April 6, 2023
Feature Story Grand Rapids Assistant Planning Director Jay Steffen describes these new benches in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood as a "direct result" of Michigan's Age-Friendly Action Plan. Healthy Communities

Michigan Age-Friendly Action Plan aims to make it easier for adults to age in place

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, March 30, 2023
Feature Story Flint native Dan Neaton is the co-creator of MyNumberDNA which helps students better learn foundational numeracy skills like adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Entrepreneurship

100K Ideas showcases three Flint entrepreneurs in sixth episode of storytelling series

Sarah SpohnThursday, March 16, 2023
Feature Story Young participants racing to the finish line at the 2nd annual Flint Soap Box Derby Race that took place in June 2022. Community Development

Flint Soap Box Derby gears up for additional workshops made possible by federal funding

Sarah SpohnWednesday, March 8, 2023
In The News An overhead view of the St. John Street Neighborhood on Flint's north side. Community Development

$1 Million dollar grant to go toward St. John Street Neighborhood

Jenifer VelosoWednesday, February 22, 2023
In The News The 'Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation' initiative was launched in 2017 by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to support racial healing in the greater Flint community. Economic Development

How the Community Foundation of Greater Flint is helping to support racial healing

Qiana TownsMonday, January 2, 2023
In The News flag Community Development

Flint declares November as Veterans and Military Families Month

Flintside News BriefsMonday, December 12, 2022
Feature Story Art teacher Steven Pryce teaches at Lincoln High School in Augusta Township. Healthy Communities

State program helps Michigan schools handle students with extra care if they've experienced trauma

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, December 8, 2022
In The News mural2 Community Development

'I am convinced that when we give love, it returns to us'Creating a culture of love in Flint

Sylvester Jones, Jr.Wednesday, November 16, 2022
In The News Peckham, Inc. works with people with disabilities, youth at risk, adjudicated youth, and returning citizens. Economic Development

Learn how Peckham is helping people with disabilities gain employment in Flint

Sarah Markstrom Friday, October 21, 2022
In The News The Flint & Genesee Business Bridge aims to increase exposure and market access for Genesee County’s BIPOC-owned businesses. Entrepreneurship

Kick-off event for the Flint & Genesee Business Bridge is underway

Megan SpeaksWednesday, October 19, 2022
In The News Flint artist Pauly Everett holds up a poster of the current GoFundMe campaign for a new creative artspace. Arts and Culture

Flint Underground spearheads fundraiser to bring a new creative art workspace to Flint

Brianna NargisoThursday, September 29, 2022
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Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022
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